COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING

A. ALAVUDEEN · N. VENKATESHWARAN

Aug 2008 · PHI Learning Pvt. Ltd.

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This up-to-date and accessible text deals with the basics of Computer Integrated Manufacturing (CIM) and the many advances made in the field. It begins with a discussion on automation systems, and gives the historical background of many of the automation technologies. Then it moves on to describe the various techniques of automation such as group technology and flexible manufacturing systems. The text describes several production techniques, for example, just-in-time (JIT), lean manufacturing and agile manufacturing, besides explaining in detail database systems, machine functions, and design considerations of Numerical Control (NC) and Computer Numerical Control (CNC) machines, and how the CIM system can be modelled. The book concludes with a discussion on the industrial application of artificial intelligence with the help of case studies, in addition to giving network application and signalling approaches. Intended primarily as a text for the undergraduate and graduate students of mechanical, production, and industrial engineering and management, the text should also prove useful for the professionals in the field.

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About the author

ALAVUDEEN, A. A. ALAVUDEEN is Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Kalasalingam University, Krishnankoil, Tamil Nadu. He obtained his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) from Madurai Kamaraj University and Master of Engineering from Crescent Engineering College, Chennai. He has published many articles in journals of international repute and authored a number of engineering books. VENKATESHWARAN, N. N. VENKATESHWARAN is Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, Chennai. He has published several research papers in international journals and guided several M.Tech students. He has also authored many books pertaining to engineering.